© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II Orleans mint; temple
| Silver | 1.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (843-877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 840-864 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with four columns around a crosslet, topped with a crosslet, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ΛVRELIΛNIS
Translation: Orleans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the temple on the reverse side. This temple is believed to represent the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, which was an important Roman temple in Paris (then known as Lutetia) during the time of the Roman Empire. The inclusion of this design element suggests that the coin's designers were influenced by classical Roman architecture and wanted to highlight the connection between the Carolingian Empire and the Roman Empire that came before it.
